LOS ANGELES: An “unknown automobile” drove right into a crowd in Hollywood within the early hours of Saturday (Jul 19), injuring 28 folks, the Los Angeles Hearth Division stated, with out offering info on the reason for the incident.
Greater than 100 firefighters responded to the scene in East Hollywood, aiding three sufferers in essential situation, six in critical situation and 19 listed as truthful, the Hearth Division stated.
An earlier report from officers had listed 4 to 5 folks in “at the very least essential situation”.
ABC Information quoted a Hearth Division official saying that preliminary investigations pointed to a driver dropping consciousness and ramming a big crowd exterior a nightclub. Nevertheless, this might not be instantly verified.
The realm the place the incident occurred is close to Hollywood landmarks together with Sundown Boulevard and the Stroll of Fame – a sidewalk emblazoned with stars commemorating film trade figures.